Dickman Mill Park - Opt Outside Planting Party in the Park, Friday, 11/28!
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday and the larger month of gratitude, we are extending our sincerest thanks to all of our volunteers for the hard work they do throughout the district to keep our parks clean, beautiful, and safe for all. Keeping the community connected to each other and to nature is one of our most important goals.
As a way to show our appreciation and to support REI’s #optoutside Black Friday initiative, you are encouraged to spend time outdoors at Dickman Mill Park and plant native plants with us!
#OptOutside was founded by REI as a way to get people outside in any capacity as an alternative to Black Friday shopping. In the spirit of this, long-time Park Steward, Craig will be hosting a volunteer work party at Dickman Mill Park on Friday, November 28th from 9am-12pm. We’d love to see you opting out with us so we can strengthen our community and care for our parks together!
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
Our parks need you
Parks Tacoma manages over 2,812 acres of parks and green space, historic landmarks, community centers, beautiful gardens, and special attractions that give us all a chance to get out and play more.
We're asking you to chip in by investing your time and talents to help us improve parks and green spaces, protect neighborhood buildings, and promote a healthier environment while also helping to build a stronger community.
Our roots
Park Volunteers, formerly known as "CHIP-in!" originated in 2003 when Parks Tacoma faced a lack of funds for maintaining all of the city's parks. Rather than take drastic measures - simply closing parks and walking away - a proactive approach was taken to develop a partnership between the park district and the community to help keep parks open and operating.
